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Agosti E, Alexander AY, Leonel LCPC, Gompel JJV, Link MJ, Choby G, Pinheiro-Neto CD, Peris-Celda M. Anatomical Step-by-Step Dissection of Complex Skull Base Approaches for Trainees: Surgical Anatomy of the Endoscopic Endonasal Middle-Inferior Clivectomy, Odontoidectomy, and Far-Medial Approach. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2024; 85:526-539. [PMID: 39228882 PMCID: PMC11368465 DOI: 10.1055/a-2114-4660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2024] Open
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Introduction The clival, paraclival, and craniocervical junction regions are challenging surgical targets. To approach these areas, endoscopic endonasal transclival approaches (EETCAs) and their extensions (far-medial approach and odontoidectomy) have gained popularity as they obviate manipulating and working between neurovascular structures. Although several cadaveric studies have further refined these contemporary approaches, few provide a detailed step-by-step description. Thus, we aim to didactically describe the steps of the EETCAs and their extensions for trainees. Methods Six formalin-fixed cadaveric head specimens were dissected. All specimens were latex-injected using a six-vessel technique. Endoscopic endonasal middle and inferior clivectomies, far-medial approaches, and odontoidectomy were performed. Results Using angled endoscopes and surgical instruments, an endoscopic endonasal midclivectomy and partial inferior clivectomy were performed without nasopharyngeal tissue disruption. To complete the inferior clivectomy, far-medial approach, and partially remove the anterior arch of C1 and odontoid process, anteroinferior transposition of the Eustachian-nasopharynx complex was required by transecting pterygosphenoidal fissure tissue, but incision in the nasopharynx was not necessary. Full exposure of the craniocervical junction necessitated bilateral sharp incision and additional inferior mobilization of the posterior nasopharynx. Unobstructed access to neurovascular anatomy of the ventral posterior fossa and craniocervical junction was provided. Conclusion EETCAs are a powerful tool for the skull-base surgeon as they offer a direct corridor to the ventral posterior fossa and craniocervical junction unobstructed by eloquent neurovasculature. To facilitate easier understanding of the EETCAs and their extensions for trainees, we described the anatomy and surgical nuances in a didactic and step-by-step fashion.
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- Edoardo Agosti
- Rhoton Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology Surgical Anatomy Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Rhoton Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology Surgical Anatomy Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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- Rhoton Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology Surgical Anatomy Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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- Rhoton Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology Surgical Anatomy Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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- Rhoton Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology Surgical Anatomy Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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- Rhoton Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology Surgical Anatomy Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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- Rhoton Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology Surgical Anatomy Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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- Rhoton Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology Surgical Anatomy Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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Yildirim MS, Schmidbauer VU, Micko A, Lechner L, Weber M, Furtner J, Wolfsberger S, Malla Houech IV, Cho A, Dovjak G, Kasprian G, Prayer D, Marik W. Multi-Dynamic-Multi-Echo-based MRI for the Pre-Surgical Determination of Sellar Tumor Consistency: a Quantitative Approach for Predicting Lesion Resectability. Clin Neuroradiol 2024; 34:663-673. [PMID: 38639770 PMCID: PMC11339083 DOI: 10.1007/s00062-024-01407-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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PURPOSE Pre-surgical information about tumor consistency could facilitate neurosurgical planning. This study used multi-dynamic-multi-echo (MDME)-based relaxometry for the quantitative determination of pituitary tumor consistency, with the aim of predicting lesion resectability. METHODS Seventy-two patients with suspected pituitary adenomas, who underwent preoperative 3 T MRI between January 2020 and January 2022, were included in this prospective study. Lesion-specific T1-/T2-relaxation times (T1R/T2R) and proton density (PD) metrics were determined. During surgery, data about tumor resectability were collected. A Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to investigate the diagnostic performance (sensitivity/specificity) for discriminating between easy- and hard-to-remove by aspiration (eRAsp and hRAsp) lesions. A Mann-Whitney-U-test was done for group comparison. RESULTS A total of 65 participants (mean age, 54 years ± 15, 33 women) were enrolled in the quantitative analysis. Twenty-four lesions were classified as hRAsp, while 41 lesions were assessed as eRAsp. There were significant differences in T1R (hRAsp: 1221.0 ms ± 211.9; eRAsp: 1500.2 ms ± 496.4; p = 0.003) and T2R (hRAsp: 88.8 ms ± 14.5; eRAsp: 137.2 ms ± 166.6; p = 0.03) between both groups. The ROC analysis revealed an area under the curve of 0.72 (95% CI: 0.60-0.85) at p = 0.003 for T1R (cutoff value: 1248 ms; sensitivity/specificity: 78%/58%) and 0.66 (95% CI: 0.53-0.79) at p = 0.03 for T2R (cutoff value: 110 ms; sensitivity/specificity: 39%/96%). CONCLUSION MDME-based relaxometry enables a non-invasive, pre-surgical characterization of lesion consistency and, therefore, provides a modality with which to predict tumor resectability.
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- Mehmet Salih Yildirim
- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 29, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 29, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
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Tang OY, Chen JS, Monje S, Kumarapuram S, Eloy JA, Liu JK. Comparison of Surgical Modalities for Giant Pituitary Adenoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 1413 Patients. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2024:01787389-990000000-01238. [PMID: 38967434 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000001238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Giant pituitary adenomas (GPAs) are a challenging clinical entity, composing 5% to 15% of all pituitary adenomas. While the endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal (EET) approach has surpassed the microsurgical transsphenoidal (MT) and transcranial (TC) approaches as the first-line surgical modality in most institutions, a systematic review comparing the 3 approaches has not been undertaken since 2012. Given growing adoption of EET and development of novel operative techniques over the past decade, an updated comparison of GPA surgical modalities is warranted. METHODS We identified all studies related to the surgical management of GPAs in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science from inception to December 31, 2021. End points assessed included gross total resection (GTR) rates, postoperative visual improvement, mortality, and perioperative complications. RESULTS After screening of 1701 studies, we identified 45 studies on the surgical management of GPAs for meta-analysis. Thirty-one used the EET approach (n = 1413), 11 studies used the MT approach (n = 601), and 10 used the TC approach (n = 416). The cumulative number of patients treated by EET did not exceed that of patients treated by the TC or MT approaches until 2014 and 2015, respectively. Despite patients undergoing EET having the highest average tumor diameter, pooled rates for GTR were significantly higher for EET (42%) than MT (33%, P < .001) and TC (8%, P < .001) and EET similarly exhibited superior rates of visual improvement (85%) than MT (73%, P < .001) and TC (56%, P < .001). Mortality rates were comparable between EET (0.6%) and MT (1.6%), but EET had significantly lower mortality than TC (2.7%, P < .001). Compared with MT, EET had lower rates of hypopituitarism (8.5% vs 14.9%, P = .012) but higher rates of diabetes insipidus (3.1% vs 0.5%, P = .001). CONCLUSION In an updated meta-analysis of 1413 patients with GPA, EET resection conferred significantly higher rates of visual improvement and GTR, when compared with the MT and TC approaches.
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- Oliver Y Tang
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health, Livingston, New Jersey, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health, Livingston, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health, Livingston, New Jersey, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, RWJ Barnabas Health, Livingston, New Jersey, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Skull Base Institute of New Jersey, Neurosurgeons of New Jersey, NYU Langone Neurosurgery Network, Livingston, New Jersey, USA
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Bioletto F, Prencipe N, Berton AM, Aversa LS, Cuboni D, Varaldo E, Gasco V, Ghigo E, Grottoli S. Radiomic Analysis in Pituitary Tumors: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives. J Clin Med 2024; 13:336. [PMID: 38256471 PMCID: PMC10816809 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13020336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Radiomic analysis has emerged as a valuable tool for extracting quantitative features from medical imaging data, providing in-depth insights into various contexts and diseases. By employing methods derived from advanced computational techniques, radiomics quantifies textural information through the evaluation of the spatial distribution of signal intensities and inter-voxel relationships. In recent years, these techniques have gained considerable attention also in the field of pituitary tumors, with promising results. Indeed, the extraction of radiomic features from pituitary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images has been shown to provide useful information on various relevant aspects of these diseases. Some of the key topics that have been explored in the existing literature include the association of radiomic parameters with histopathological and clinical data and their correlation with tumor invasiveness and aggressive behavior. Their prognostic value has also been evaluated, assessing their role in the prediction of post-surgical recurrence, response to medical treatments, and long-term outcomes. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge and application of radiomics in pituitary tumors. It also examines the current limitations and future directions of radiomic analysis, highlighting the major challenges that need to be addressed before a consistent integration of these techniques into routine clinical practice.
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy; (F.B.); (N.P.); (A.M.B.); (L.S.A.); (D.C.); (E.V.); (V.G.); (E.G.)
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Jiang Q, Lei Z, Wang Z, Wang Q, Zhang Z, Liu X, Xing B, Li S, Guo X, Liu Y, Li X, Qi Y, Shu K, Zhang H, Huang Y, Lei T. Tumor-Associated Fibroblast-Derived Exosomal circDennd1b Promotes Pituitary Adenoma Progression by Modulating the miR-145-5p/ONECUT2 Axis and Activating the MAPK Pathway. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3375. [PMID: 37444485 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15133375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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TAF participated in the progression of various cancers, including PA via the release of soluble factors. Exosomes belonged to extracellular vesicles, which were revealed as a crucial participator in intercellular communication. However, the expression pattern and effect of TAF-derived exosomes remained largely unknown in PA. In the present study, we performed in silico analysis based on public RNA-seq datasets to generate the circRNA/miRNA regulatory network. The qRT-PCR, Western blotting, RNA pull-down, and luciferase assay were performed to investigate the effect of TAF-derived exosomes. TAF-derived exosomal circDennd1b was significantly upregulated in PA and promoted the proliferation, migration, and invasion of PA cells via sponging miR-145-5p in PA cells. In addition, miR-145-5p directly regulated One Cut homeobox 2 (ONECUT2/OC2) expression and inhibited the promoting effect of ONECUT2 on PA. We further demonstrated that ONECUT2 transcriptionally increased fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) expression, which further activates the mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) pathway, thus promoting PA progression. Moreover, the suppression of TAFs by ABT-263 and ONECUT2 by CSRM617 inhibited the growth of PA. In conclusion, our study illustrated that TAF-derived exosomal circDennd1b affected PA progression via regulating ONECUT2 expression, which provides a potential therapeutic strategy against aggressive PA.
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- Qian Jiang
- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Sino-German Neuro-Oncology Molecular Laboratory, Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue. 1095, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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Wu X, Bao Z, Tian W, Wang J, Miao Z, Wang Q, Lu X. Endoscopic transcranial transdiaphragmatic approach in a single-stage surgery for giant pituitary adenomas. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1133861. [PMID: 36816938 PMCID: PMC9930905 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1133861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background The treatment for giant pituitary adenomas (GPAs, maximal diameter >4 cm) remains challenging, with remarkable mortality and morbidity, and there is no consensus on the optimal surgical approach. Gross total resection (GTR) for GPAs is difficult to achieve through a single transsphenoidal or transcranial approach. Any residual tumor is at risk for postoperative apoplexy. In this study, we propose a new surgical technique for resecting the GPAs in a sing-stage transcranial surgery. Methods A retrospective review of 4 patients with complicated GPAs, who had been treated via an endoscopic transcranial transdiaphragmatic approach in a single-stage surgery after routine transcranial resection, was performed. The following data was analyzed: clinical characteristics, preoperative imaging studies, resection rate, perioperative morbidity and mortality, as well as postoperative outcomes. Results All patients had nonfunctioning GPAs and preoperative visual disturbances. In three patients, GTR was achieved, and in one patient, near-total resection (90%-100% of the tumor) was achieved. Three patients attained improved postoperative visual function, while one patient's vision remained unchanged. One patient suffered a deficiency in adrenocorticotropic hormone along with thyroid-stimulating hormone, and one patient developed diabetes insipidus. Notably, none of the patients suffered cerebrospinal fluid leakage. However, one patient developed an epidural hematoma and underwent decompressive craniectomy. Conclusions The endoscopic transcranial transdiaphragmatic approach in a single-stage surgery can be efficiently and safely performed for maximal excision of GPAs with extensive suprasellar extension. Furthermore, relative to the conventional combined or staged approaches, this innovative surgical strategy provides neurosurgeons with a clear operative field with reduced invasiveness.
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- Xuechao Wu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, China,Wuxi Neurosurgical Institute, Wuxi, China,Department of Neurosurgery, Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital, Affiliated Wuxi Clinical College of Nantong University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, China,Wuxi Neurosurgical Institute, Wuxi, China,Department of Neurosurgery, Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital, Affiliated Wuxi Clinical College of Nantong University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, China,Wuxi Neurosurgical Institute, Wuxi, China,Department of Neurosurgery, Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital, Affiliated Wuxi Clinical College of Nantong University, Wuxi, China,*Correspondence: Qing Wang,
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, China,Wuxi Neurosurgical Institute, Wuxi, China,Department of Neurosurgery, Wuxi No.2 People’s Hospital, Affiliated Wuxi Clinical College of Nantong University, Wuxi, China
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Micko ASG, Keritam O, Marik W, Strickland BA, Briggs RG, Shahrestani S, Cardinal T, Knosp E, Zada G, Wolfsberger S. Dumbbell-shaped pituitary adenomas: prognostic factors for prediction of tumor nondescent of the supradiaphragmal component from a multicenter series. J Neurosurg 2022; 137:609-617. [PMID: 34952511 DOI: 10.3171/2021.9.jns211689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Dumbbell-shaped pituitary adenomas (DSPAs) are a subgroup of macroadenomas with suprasellar extension that are characterized by a smaller diameter at the level of the diaphragma sellae opening compared with the supradiaphragmal tumor component (SDTC). Hence, DSPAs may be particularly prone to a nondescending suprasellar tumor component and risk for residual tumor or postoperative bleeding. METHODS A multicenter retrospective cohort analysis of 99 patients with DSPA operated on via direct endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach between 2011 and 2020 was conducted. Patient recruitment was performed at two tertiary care centers (Medical University of Vienna and University of Southern California) with expertise in endoscopic skull base surgery. DSPA was defined as having a smaller diameter at the level of the diaphragma sellae compared with the SDTC. RESULTS On preoperative MRI, all DSPAs were macroadenomas (maximum diameter range 17-71 mm, volume range 2-88 cm3). Tumor descent was found in 73 (74%) of 99 patients (group A), and nondescent in 26 (26%) of 99 patients (group B) intraoperatively. DSPAs in group A had a significantly smaller diameter (30 vs 42 mm, p < 0.001) and significantly smaller volume (10 vs 22 cm3, p < 0.001) than those in group B. The ratio of the minimum area at the level of the diaphragmal opening in comparison with the maximum area of the suprasellar tumor component ("neck-to-dome area") was significantly lower in group A than in group B (1.7 vs 2.7, p < 0.001). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed an area under the curve of 0.75 (95% CI 0.63-0.87). At a cutoff ratio of 1.9, the sensitivity and specificity for a nondescending suprasellar tumor component were 77% and 34%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS In the present study, the neck-to-dome area ratio was of prognostic value for prediction of intraoperative tumor nondescent in DSPAs operated on via a direct endonasal endoscopic approach. Pituitary adenoma SDTC nondescent carried the inherent risk of hemorrhagic transformation in all cases.
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Vienna
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- 2Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-guided Therapy, Division of Neuroradiology and Musculoskeletal Radiology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria; and
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- 3Department of Neurological Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- 3Department of Neurological Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- 3Department of Neurological Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- 3Department of Neurological Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- 3Department of Neurological Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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Chalif EJ, Couldwell WT, Aghi MK. Effect of facility volume on giant pituitary adenoma neurosurgical outcomes. J Neurosurg 2022; 137:658-667. [PMID: 35171824 DOI: 10.3171/2021.11.jns211936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Giant pituitary adenomas (PAs), defined as 4 cm or greater at their maximum diameter, are commonly treated with neurosurgical intervention as the first-line therapy. However, existing studies are from high-volume institutions whose outcomes may not be representative of many cancer centers. In the present study, the authors use a large cancer registry to evaluate demographics, national treatment trends, and outcomes by facility volume to address knowledge gaps for this uncommon tumor. METHODS The National Cancer Database was queried for adult patients with PAs who had undergone resection from 2004 to 2016. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression modeling was used to evaluate the prognostic impact of covariates on short-term outcomes including 30-day readmission (30R), 30-day mortality (30M), 90-day mortality (90M), and prolonged length of inpatient hospital stay (LOS). Propensity score matching was used for validation. RESULTS Among the 39,030 patients who met the study inclusion criteria, 3696 giant PAs were identified. These tumors had higher rates of subtotal resection (55% vs 24%, p < 0.001), adjunctive radiotherapy (15% vs 5%, p < 0.001), and hormonal therapy (8% vs 4%, p < 0.001) than nongiant PAs. The giant PAs also had worse 30M (0.6% vs 3.1%, p < 0.001), 90M (1.0% vs 5.0%, p < 0.001), 30R (4.0% vs 6.3%, p < 0.001), and LOS (22.2% vs 42.1%, p < 0.001). On multivariate analysis for giant PA, decreased tumor size, younger age, race other than African American, lower comorbidity score, and high-volume facility (HVF; defined as ≥ 2.5 giant PA cases per year) were statistically significant predictors of favorable outcomes. Specifically, 30M, 90M, 30R, and LOS were decreased by 50%, 43%, 55%, and 32%, respectively, when giant PAs were treated at HVFs (each p < 0.05). HVFs more often used the endoscopic approach (71% vs 46%, p < 0.001) and less adjuvant radiotherapy (11% vs 16%, p < 0.001). Propensity score matching validated 30M, 30R, and LOS outcome differences in a cohort of 1056 patients. CONCLUSIONS This study provides evidence of superior outcomes when giant PAs are treated at HVFs. These results likely reflect the relation between physician experience and outcomes for these uncommon tumors, which suggests the need for institutional collaboration as a potential goal in their surgical management.
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- Eric J Chalif
- 1Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California; and
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- 1Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California; and
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Butterfield JT, Araki T, Guillaume D, Tummala R, Caicedo-Granados E, Tyler MA, Venteicher AS. Estimating Risk of Pituitary Apoplexy after Resection of Giant Pituitary Adenomas. Skull Base Surg 2022; 83:e152-e159. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1722993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Background Pituitary apoplexy after resection of giant pituitary adenomas is a rare but often cited morbidity associated with devastating outcomes. It presents as hemorrhage and/or infarction of residual tumor in the postoperative period. Because of its rarity, its incidence and consequences remain ill defined.
Objective The aim of this study is to estimate the rate of postoperative pituitary apoplexy after resection of giant pituitary adenomas and assess the morbidity and mortality associated with apoplexy.
Methods A systematic review of literature was performed to examine extent of resection in giant pituitary adenomas based on surgical approach, rate of postoperative apoplexy, morbidities, and mortality. Advantages and disadvantages of each approach were compared.
Results Seventeen studies were included in quantitative analysis describing 1,031 cases of resection of giant pituitary adenomas. The overall rate of subtotal resection (<90%) for all surgical approaches combined was 35.6% (95% confidence interval: 28.0–43.1). Postoperative pituitary apoplexy developed in 5.65% (n = 19) of subtotal resections, often within 24 hours and with a mortality of 42.1% (n = 8). Resulting morbidities included visual deficits, altered consciousness, cranial nerve palsies, and convulsions.
Conclusion Postoperative pituitary apoplexy is uncommon but is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality in subtotal resection cases. These findings highlight the importance in achieving a maximal resection in a time sensitive fashion to mitigate the severe consequences of postoperative apoplexy.
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- John T. Butterfield
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Wang Z, Chang M, Zhang Y, Zhou G, Liu P, Lou J, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Guo X, Wang Y, Bao X, Lian W, Wang Y, Wang R, Ma W, Xing B, Gao J. Multi-Omics Investigations Revealed Underlying Molecular Mechanisms Associated With Tumor Stiffness and Identified Sunitinib as a Potential Therapy for Reducing Stiffness in Pituitary Adenomas. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:820562. [PMID: 35372359 PMCID: PMC8965615 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.820562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Purpose: Pituitary adenomas (PAs) are the second most common intracranial neoplasms. Total surgical resection was extremely important for curing PAs, whereas tumor stiffness has gradually become the most critical factor affecting the resection rate in PAs. We aimed to investigate the molecular mechanisms of tumor stiffening and explore novel medications to reduce stiffness for improving surgical remission rates in PA patients. Methods: RNA sequencing, whole-genome bisulfite sequencing, and whole exome sequencing were applied to identify transcriptomic, epigenomic, and genomic underpinnings among 11 soft and 11 stiff PA samples surgically resected from patients at Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH). GH3 cell line and xenograft PA model was used to demonstrate therapeutic effect of sunitinib, and atomic force microscopy (AFM) was used to detect the stiffness of tumors. Results: Tumor microenvironment analyses and immunofluorescence staining indicated endothelial cells (ECs) and cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) were more abundant in stiff PAs. Weighted gene coexpression network analysis identified the most critical stiffness-related gene (SRG) module, which was highly correlated with stiff phenotype, ECs and CAFs. Functional annotations suggested SRGs might regulate PA stiffness by regulating the development, differentiation, and apoptosis of ECs and CAFs and related molecular pathways. Aberrant DNA methylation and m6A RNA modifications were investigated to play crucial roles in regulating PA stiffness. Somatic mutation analysis revealed increased intratumoral heterogeneity and decreased response to immunotherapy in stiff tumors. Connectivity Map analysis of SRGs and pRRophetic algorithm based on drug sensitivity data of cancer cell lines finally determine sunitinib as a promising agent targeting stiff tumors. Sunitinib inhibited PA growth in vitro and in vivo, and also reduced tumor stiffness in xenograft PA models detected by AFM. Conclusion: This is the first study investigating the underlying mechanisms contributing to the stiffening of PAs, and providing novel insights into medication therapy for stiff PAs.
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- Zihao Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of RNA Biology, CAS Center for Excellence in Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of RNA Biology, CAS Center for Excellence in Biomacromolecules, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Jun Gao, ; Bing Xing,
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Jun Gao, ; Bing Xing,
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Dai C, Feng M, Lu L, Sun B, Fan Y, Bao X, Yao Y, Deng K, Wang R, Kang J. Transsphenoidal Surgery of Corticotroph Adenomas With Cavernous Sinus Invasion: Results in a Series of 86 Consecutive Patients. Front Oncol 2022; 12:810234. [PMID: 35211404 PMCID: PMC8861297 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.810234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective Transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) is the first-line treatment for corticotroph adenomas. Although most corticotroph adenomas are noninvasive microadenomas, a small subset of them invading cavernous sinus (CS) is notoriously difficult to manage. The aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical outcome of corticotroph adenomas with CSI from a single center. Patients and Methods The clinical features and outcomes of CD patients who underwent TSS between January 2000 and September 2019 at Peking Union Medical College Hospital were collected from medical records. The clinical, endocrinological, radiological, histopathological, and surgical outcomes, and a minimum 12-month follow-up of patients with corticotroph adenomas invading CS were retrospectively reviewed. Results Eighty-six patients with corticotroph adenomas invading CS were included in the study. The average age at TSS was 37.7 years (range, 12 to 67 years), with a female-to-male ratio of 3.1:1 (65/21). The median duration of symptoms was 52.6 months (range, 1.0 to 264 months). The average of maximum diameter of tumor was 17.6 mm (range, 4.5–70 mm). All included 86 patients underwent TSS using a microscopic or an endoscopic approach. Gross total resection was achieved in 63 patients (73.3%), subtotal resection was attained in 18 (20.9%), and partial resection was achieved in 5 (5.8%). After surgery, the overall postoperative immediate remission rate was 48.8% (42/86); 51.2% (44/86) of patients maintained persistent hypercortisolism. In 42 patients with initial remission, 16.7% (7/42) experienced a recurrence. In these patients with persistent disease and recurrent CD, data about further treatment were available for 30 patients. Radiotherapy was used for 15 patients, and 4 (26.7%) of them achieved biochemical remission. Repeat TSS was performed in 5 patients, and none achieved remission. Medication was administered in 4 patients, and one of them obtained disease control. Adrenalectomy was performed in 6 patients, and 5 (83.3%) achieved biochemical remission. At the last follow-up, 10 of 30 patients (33.3%) were in remission, and 20 patients still had persistent disease. The remission rate in corticotroph adenomas with cavernous sinus invasion (CSI) that underwent gross total resection and first TSS was significantly higher than that in patients undergoing subtotal resection, partial resection, and a second TSS (all p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the remission rate between patients with different tumor sizes, Knosp grades, and surgical approaches (p > 0.05). Conclusion The management of corticotroph adenomas with CSI remain a therapeutic challenge due to incomplete resection of invasive and/or a large adenoma. With the application of multiple techniques, approximately half of the patients could achieve gross total resection and biochemical remission via TSS by experienced neurosurgeons. The extent of tumor resection and the number of operations were associated with surgical remission rate in corticotroph adenomas with CSI. If the remission was not achieved by surgery, other treatments including radiotherapy, medical therapy, and even bilateral adrenalectomy are required.
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- Congxin Dai
- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Li P, Zhang D, Ma S, Kang P, Zhang C, Mao B, Zhou W, Wang X, Peng J, Yuan L, Wang Y, Diao J, Jia W. Consistency of pituitary adenomas: Amounts of collagen types I and III and the predictive value of T2WI MRI. Exp Ther Med 2021; 22:1255. [PMID: 34603523 PMCID: PMC8453341 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Pituitary adenomas, the most common type of lesion in the sellar region, rank third among all brain tumors, with an incidence of 73-94 cases per 100,000 individuals. Due to its high resolution, MRI is highly efficient in brain imaging and has emerged as the most appropriate method for tumor consistency evaluation. The present study aimed to assess the levels of collagen types I and III in pituitary adenomas with different consistencies and to determine the value of T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) MRI for predicting tumor consistency. A total of 55 patients with pituitary adenomas were divided into the soft and firm tumor groups according to intraoperative tumor consistency. The ratio of the tumor to Pons' signal intensities on T2WI scans was determined. A receiver operating characteristic curve was plotted to assess the specificity and sensitivity of T2WI in predicting tumor consistency. Average optical density (AOD) values for collagen types I (0.046±0.008 vs. 0.052±0.012, P=0.033) and III (0.044±0.008 vs. 0.050±0.010, P=0.016) were significantly lower in the soft tumor group compared with those in the firm tumor group. There was no significant difference in the ratio of the tumor to Pons' signal intensities on T2WI scans. The area under the ROC curve was 0.595±0.078 (P=0.250). The maximum tumor diameter significantly differed between the soft and firm tumor groups (P=0.001). AOD values for collagen types I and III were significantly correlated with the maximum tumor diameter (P<0.001). The amounts of collagen types I and III were elevated in firm pituitary tumors compared with the soft ones. The ratio of tumor to Pons' signal intensities on T2WI scans was not able to accurately predict tumor consistency. The size of pituitary adenomas may be associated with the expression levels of collagen types I and III.
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- Peiliang Li
- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100015, P.R. China
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- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China
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- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China
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- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China
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- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China
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- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China
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- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China
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- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China
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- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China
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- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China
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- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China
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- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China
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- Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, P.R. China
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The incidence of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage after elective cranial surgery: a systematic review. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 45:1827-1845. [PMID: 34499261 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01641-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is a major complication after elective neurosurgical procedures. The aim of this systematic literature review is to summarize the incidence rates of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage for neurosurgical procedures, classified by surgical approach. The Pubmed, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched for studies reporting the outcome of patients undergoing elective neurosurgical procedures. The number of patients, surgical approach, and indication for surgery were recorded for each study. Outcomes related to CSF leakage such as clinical manifestation and treatment were reported as well. One hundred and thirteen studies were included, reporting 94,695 cases. Overall, CSF leaks were present in 3.8% of cases. Skull base surgery had the highest rate of CSF leakage with 6.2%. CSF leakage occurred in 5.9% of anterior skull base procedures, 6.4% of middle fossa, and 5.2% of transpetrosal surgeries. 5.8% of reported infratentorial procedures were complicated by CSF leakage versus 2.9% of supratentorial surgeries. CSF leakage remains a common serious adverse event after cranial surgery. There exists a need for standardized procedures to reduce the incidence of postoperative CSF leakage, as this serious adverse event may lead to increased health care costs.
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Acitores Cancela A, Rodríguez Berrocal V, Pian H, Martínez San Millán JS, Díez JJ, Iglesias P. Clinical relevance of tumor consistency in pituitary adenoma. Hormones (Athens) 2021; 20:463-473. [PMID: 34148222 DOI: 10.1007/s42000-021-00302-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To review the clinical relevance of pituitary adenoma (PA) consistency and its relationship to clinical presentation, radiologic and histopathological characteristics, and surgical outcomes. BACKGROUND PA consistency is a critical factor influencing operative planning, surgical outcomes, and patient counseling. There is no validated classification of PA consistency in the literature, and there are no current preoperative variables capable of predicting it. REVIEW We conducted a thorough literature review of the Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases. The inclusion criteria were all articles that described PA consistency and correlated it with preoperative aspects, radiological, pathological, and operative findings, or clinical outcomes. DISCUSSION Although most authors differentiate easily aspirated (soft) tumors from those that are not (fibrous, might require prior fragmentation), there is no universally accepted PA consistency classification. Fibrous PA tends to be hypointense on T2WI and has lower apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values. Fibrous tumors seemed to present higher invasion into neighboring structures, including the cavernous sinus. Several articles suggest that dopamine agonists could increase PA consistency and that prior surgery and radiotherapy also make PA more fibrous. The anatomopathological studies identify collagen as being mainly responsible for fibrous consistency of adenomas. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative knowledge of PA consistency affords the neurosurgeon substantial benefit, which clearly appears to be relevant to surgical planning, risks, and surgery outcomes. It could also encourage the centralization of these high complexity tumors in reference centers. Further studies may be enhanced by applying standard consistency classification of the PA and analyzing a more extensive and prospective series of fibrous PA.
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- Alberto Acitores Cancela
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitario Ramón Y Cajal, Ctra. de Colmenar Viejo km. 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitario Ramón Y Cajal, Ctra. de Colmenar Viejo km. 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Departments of Neurosurgery and Pathology, Hospital Universitario Ramón Y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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Ouyang T, Zhang N, Xie S, Tang B, Li J, Xiao L, Zhang F, Wu B, Zhou D, Li M, Hong T. Outcomes and Complications of Aggressive Resection Strategy for Pituitary Adenomas in Knosp Grade 4 With Transsphenoidal Endoscopy. Front Oncol 2021; 11:693063. [PMID: 34235083 PMCID: PMC8255811 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.693063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Surgery for pituitary adenomas (PAs) with cavernous sinus (CS) invasion in Knosp grade 4 is a great challenge and whether to adopt a conservative or aggressive surgical strategy is controversial. The aim of this study is to provide the outcomes and complications of an aggressive resection strategy for Knosp grade 4 PAs with transsphenoidal endoscopic surgery. Outcomes and complications were retrospectively analyzed in 102 patients with Knosp grade 4 PAs. Among them, primary PAs were seen in 60 patients and recurrent PAs were seen in 42 cases. Gross total resection (GTR) of the entire tumor was achieved in 72 cases (70.6%), subtotal tumor resection (STR) in 18 cases (17.6%), and partial tumor resection (PTR) in 12 cases (11.8%). Additionally, GTR of the tumor within the CS was achieved in 82 patients (80.4%), STR in 17 patients (16.7%), and PTR in 3 patients (2.9%). Statistical analyses showed that both recurrent tumors and firm consistency tumors were adverse factors for complete resection (P<0.05). Patients with GTR of the entire tumor were more likely to have favorable endocrine and visual outcomes than those with incomplete resection (P<0.05). Overall, the most common surgical complication was new cranial nerve palsy (n=7, 6.8%). The incidence of internal carotid artery (ICA) injury and postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage was 2.0% (n=2) and 5.9% (n=6), respectively. Six patients (5.9%) experienced tumor recurrence postoperatively. For experienced neuroendoscopists, an aggressive tumor resection strategy via transsphenoidal endoscopic surgery may be an effective and safe option for Knosp grade 4 PAs.
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- Taohui Ouyang
- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wuhan Union Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Novák V, Hrabálek L, Valošek J, Jablonský J, Hoza J, Korčáková I, Hampl M, Stejskal P, Hučko C. The use of an O-arm in endonasal endoscopic operations of the skull base. BMC Surg 2021; 21:58. [PMID: 33485359 PMCID: PMC7825238 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01066-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approaches are broadly used nowadays for a vast spectrum of pathologies sited in the anterior and middle cranial fossa. The usage of neuronavigation systems (neuronavigation) in these surgeries is crucial for improving orientations deeply inside the skull and increasing patient safety. Methods The aim of this study was to assess the use of optical neuronavigation, together with an intraoperative O-arm O2 imaging system, in a group of patients with hypophyseal adenoma that underwent a transnasal transsphenoidal surgery, and correlate the accuracy and its deviation during the navigational process against the use of conventional neuronavigation that uses preoperative MRI and CT scans. The overall group consisted of six patients, between 39 and 78 years old, with a diagnosis of hypophyseal adenoma. Patients were treated with an endoscopic transsphenoidal technique and all of them underwent preoperative MRI and CT scans of the brain. These images were used in the neuronavigation system StealthStation S7® during the surgery, where we defined two bony anatomical landmarks, such as a vomer or the origin of an intrasphenoidal septum, in each operated patient. The tip of the navigational instrument, under endoscopic control, pointed to these landmarks and the distance between the tip and the bony structure was measured on the neuronavigation system. Afterwards, intraoperative 3D x-ray imaging was performed via the mobile system O-arm O2® system with automatic transfer into the navigational system. Under endoscopic guidance, we localized the identical bony anatomical landmarks used in the previous measurement and re-measured the distance between the tip and bony landmark in images acquired by the O-arm. The results of both measurements were statistically compared. Results The mean error of accuracy during conventional neuronavigation with usage of preoperative CT and MRI scans was 2.65 mm. During the neuronavigation, with utilization of intraoperative 3D O-arm images, the mean error of accuracy 0 mm. These mean errors of accuracy (both measurement methods were compared by nonparametric Wilcoxon test) had a statistically significant difference (p = 0.043). Conclusions Based on this preliminary clinical study, we conclude that the O-arm is capable of providing intraoperative x-ray 3D images in sufficient spatial resolution in a clinically feasible acquisition. The mean error of accuracy during intraoperative navigation, based on 3D O-arm scans at the skull base, is significantly lower compared to the usage of navigation using conventional presurgical CT and MRI images. This suggests the suitability of this method for utilization during endoscopic endonasal skull base approaches.
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- Vlastimil Novák
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 185/6, 779 00, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 185/6, 779 00, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 185/6, 779 00, Olomouc, Czech Republic.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 185/6, Olomouc, 779 00, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 185/6, 779 00, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Palacky University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 185/6, Olomouc, 779 00, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 185/6, Olomouc, 779 00, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 185/6, 779 00, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 185/6, 779 00, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Palacky University Olomouc and University Hospital Olomouc, I. P. Pavlova 185/6, Olomouc, 779 00, Czech Republic
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Solari D, D'Avella E, Bove I, Cappabianca P, Cavallo LM. Extended endonasal approaches for pituitary adenomas. J Neurosurg Sci 2020; 65:160-168. [PMID: 33245222 DOI: 10.23736/s0390-5616.20.05120-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Pituitary adenomas with significant extension beyond the sellar boundary, large size, asymmetrical shape and subarachnoid space invasion, although rare, represent a therapeutic challenge. The invasiveness of the tumor itself often limits the potential for complete tumor resection and increases the likelihood of intraoperative or postoperative complications, regardless of the approach. The extended endoscopic endonasal approach has been proposed as a valid alternative to the transcranial route for the treatment of certain pituitary adenomas not suitable to the standard transsphenoidal approach. Thanks to the wide and close up view provided by the endoscope via the appropriate expanded bone removal at the skull base, this technique offers, in an adequate working space, a safe exposure of the tumor and surrounding anatomical structures, at the supra-, para-, and retro-sellar areas. It stands clear that the primary goal of this approach remains the maximum allowed resection with preservation of neurological and endocrine functions. Herein, we debate the extended endoscopic endonasal technique for the treatment of pituitary adenomas, with the aim of underlying its indications, pitfalls, advantages, and limitations.
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- Domenico Solari
- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy -
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Peto I, Abou-Al-Shaar H, White TG, Abunimer AM, Kwan K, Zavadskiy G, Wagner K, Black K, Eisenberg M, Bruni M, Dehdashti AR. Sources of residuals after endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for large and giant pituitary adenomas. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2020; 162:2341-2351. [PMID: 32700080 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04497-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Giant and large pituitary adenomas (PA) constitute a specific subset of PAs, with gross total resection (GTR) rates frequently not exceeding 50%. Both an anatomical inaccessibility and an inadequate tumor visualization are thought to play a role. This study analyzes risk factors for postoperative residuals after endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery for large and giant pituitary adenomas. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients with giant and large PA operated between 2015 and 2018 was performed. RESULTS Forty patients (13 females, 27 males) were included in the analysis (30 large and 10 giant PAs). The mean MRI follow-up time was 5.9 ± 6.54 months. Overall, GTR was achieved in 29 patients (72.5%), subtotal resection in 9 (22.5%), and the inconclusive result was in 2 (5%). Unexpected residuals represented 7 (77.7%) of all 9 residual tumors. The most frequent intraoperative factor associated with unexpected residual tumors was improper identification of residual tumor due to obstruction of view in 2 (28.5%) cases and inability to distinguish normal tissue from tumor in the other two (28.5%). Sub-analysis based on tumor size revealed that with large PAs, GTR was achieved in 25 (83.3%), STR in 4 (13.3%), and inconclusive in 1 (3.3%) patient. In patients with giant PAs, GTR was achieved in 4 (40%), STR in 5 (50%), and inconclusive in 1 (10%). Analysis of preoperative factors showed a significant association of residual tumors with larger suprasellar AP distance (p = 0.041), retrosellar extension (p = 0.007), and higher Zurich Score (p = 0.029). CONCLUSION Large and giant PAs are challenging lesions with high subtotal resection rates. Suprasellar AP distance, retrosellar extension, and higher Zurich Score seem to be significant predictors of degree of resection in these tumors. Improving the intraoperative ability to distinguish tumor from a normal tissue might further decrease the number of unexpected residuals.
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- Ivo Peto
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, 11030, USA.
- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, 11030, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, 11030, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, 11030, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, 11030, USA
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- Department of Neuroradiology, North Shore University Hospital, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, 11030, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, New York Head & Neck Institute, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, 11030, USA.
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do Amaral LC, Reis BL, Ribeiro-Oliveira A, da Silva Santos TM, Giannetti AV. Comparative study of complications after primary and revision transsphenoidal endoscopic surgeries. Neurosurg Rev 2020; 44:1687-1702. [PMID: 32783077 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01360-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2019] [Revised: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A preferred treatment for residual/recurrent pituitary adenomas has not been established. The existence of higher complication rates for revision surgeries remains under debate. This study aimed to compare complication rates of primary and revision transsphenoidal endoscopic surgeries and to identify risk factors for complications. Data from 144 primary and 39 revision surgeries were analysed. The surgical complications evaluated were intraoperative and postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks; meningitis; permanent diabetes insipidus (DI) and hypopituitarism; worsening visual acuity; ophthalmoplegias; visual field defects; otorhinolaryngological, systemic and vascular complications; and death. The variables that were potentially associated with surgical complications were gender, age, comorbidities, lumbar drain use, duration of lumbar drain use, invasion of the sphenoid and cavernous sinuses, presence and degree of suprasellar expansion, preoperative identification of the pituitary, CSF leaks and intraoperative pituitary identification. Intraoperative CSF leaks, visual field losses and worsening visual acuity were more common for revision surgeries. There were no between-group differences in the occurrence of postoperative CSF leaks; systemic, vascular and otorhinolaryngological complications; meningitis; DI and hypopituitarism; ophthalmoplegias; or death. Intraoperative identification of the pituitary was associated with lower rates of permanent DI and hypopituitarism, systemic complications, intraoperative CSF leaks and worsening visual acuity. Suprasellar expansion increased the risk of intraoperative CSF leaks but not endocrinological deficits or visual impairment. Intraoperative CSF leaks were associated with postoperative CSF leaks, meningitis, anterior hypopituitarism, DI and worsening visual acuity. Intraoperative CSF leaks, worsening visual acuity and visual field losses were more common in reoperated patients.
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Micko A, Oberndorfer J, Weninger WJ, Vila G, Höftberger R, Wolfsberger S, Knosp E. Challenging Knosp high-grade pituitary adenomas. J Neurosurg 2020; 132:1739-1746. [PMID: 31151112 DOI: 10.3171/2019.3.jns19367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Parasellar growth is one of the most important prognostic variables of pituitary adenoma surgery, with adenomas regarded as not completely resectable if they invade the cavernous sinus (CS) but potentially curable if they displace CS structures. This study was conducted to correlate surgical treatment options and outcomes to the different biological behaviors (invasion vs displacement) of adenomas with parasellar extension into the superior or inferior CS compartments or completely encasing the carotid artery (Knosp high grades 3A, 3B, and 4). METHODS This was a retrospective cohort analysis of 106 consecutive patients with Knosp high-grade pituitary adenomas with parasellar extension who underwent surgery via a primary endoscopic transsphenoidal approach between 2003 and 2017. Biological tumor characteristics (surgical status of invasiveness and tumor texture, 2017 WHO classification, proliferation rate), extent of resection, and complication rate were correlated with parasellar extension grades 3A, 3B, and 4 on preoperative MRI studies. RESULTS Invasiveness was significantly less common in grade 3A (44%) than in grade 3B (72%, p = 0.037) and grade 4 (100%, p < 0.001) adenomas. Fibrous tumor texture was significantly more common in grade 4 (52%) compared to grade 3A (20%, p = 0.002), but not compared to grade 3B (28%) adenomas. Functioning macroadenomas had a significantly higher rate of invasiveness than nonfunctioning adenomas (91% vs 55%, p = 0.002). Mean proliferation rate assessed by MIB-1 was > 3% in all groups but without significant difference between the groups (grade 3A, 3.2%; 3B, 3.9%; 4, 3.7%). Rates of endocrine remission/gross-total resection were significantly higher in grade 3A (64%) than in grade 3B (33%, p = 0.021) and grade 4 (0%, p < 0.001) adenomas. In terms of complication rates, no significant difference was observed between grades. CONCLUSIONS According to the authors' data, the biological behavior of pituitary adenomas varies significantly between parasellar extension patterns. Adenomas with extension into the superior CS compartment have a lower rate of invasive growth than adenomas extending into the inferior CS compartment or encasing the carotid artery. Consequently, a significantly higher rate of remission can be achieved in grade 3A than in grade 3B and grade 4 adenomas. Therefore, the distinction into grades 3A, 3B, and 4 is of importance for prediction of adenoma invasion and surgical treatment considerations.
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- 3Department of Internal Medicine III, Clinical Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, and
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Fan Y, Li Y, Li Y, Feng S, Bao X, Feng M, Wang R. Development and assessment of machine learning algorithms for predicting remission after transsphenoidal surgery among patients with acromegaly. Endocrine 2020; 67:412-422. [PMID: 31673954 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-019-02121-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE Preoperative prediction of transsphenoidal surgical (TSS) response is important for determining individual treatment strategies for acromegaly. There is currently no accurate predictive model for TSS response for acromegaly. The current study sought to develop and validate machine learning (ML)-based models for preoperative prediction of TSS response for acromegaly. METHODS Six hundred sixty-eight patients with acromegaly were enrolled and divided into training (n = 534) and text datasets (n = 134) in this retrospective, data mining and ML study. The forward search algorithm was used to select features, and six ML algorithms were applied to construct TSS response prediction models. The performance of these ML models was validated using receiver operating characteristics analysis. Model calibration, discrimination ability, and clinical usefulness were also assessed. RESULTS Three hundred forty-nine (52.2%) patients achieved postoperative remission criteria and exhibited good TSS response. A univariate analysis was conducted and eight features, including age, hypertension, ophthalmic disorders, GH, IGF-1, nadir GH, maximal tumor diameter, and Knosp grade, were significantly associated with the TSS response in patients with acromegaly. After feature selection, the gradient boosting decision tree (GBDT), which was constructed with the eight significant features showed the best favorable discriminatory ability both the training (AUC = 0.8555) and validation (AUC = 0.8178) cohorts. The GBDT model showed good discrimination ability and calibration, with the highest levels of accuracy and specificity, and provided better estimates of TTS responses of patients with acromegaly compared with using only the Knosp grade. Decision curve analysis confirmed that the model was clinically useful. CONCLUSIONS ML-based models could aid neurosurgeons in the preoperative prediction of TTS response for patients with acromegaly, and could contribute to determining individual treatment strategies.
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- Yanghua Fan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, 100730, Beijing, China
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- DHC Software Co. Ltd, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, 100730, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 1 Shuai Fu Yuan, Dongcheng District, 100730, Beijing, China.
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Tayebi Meybodi A, Little AS, Vigo V, Benet A, Kakaizada S, Lawton MT. The pterygoclival ligament: a novel landmark for localization of the internal carotid artery during the endoscopic endonasal approach. J Neurosurg 2019; 130:1699-1709. [PMID: 29775148 DOI: 10.3171/2017.12.jns172435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Accepted: 12/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The transpterygoid extension of the endoscopic endonasal approach provides exposure of the petrous apex, Meckel's cave, paraclival area, and the infratemporal fossa. Safe and efficient localization of the lacerum segment of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is a crucial part of such exposure. The aim of this study is to introduce a novel landmark for localization of the lacerum ICA. METHODS Ten cadaveric heads were prepared for transnasal endoscopic dissection. The floor of the sphenoid sinus was drilled to expose an extension of the pharyngobasilar fascia between the sphenoid floor and the pterygoid process (the pterygoclival ligament). Several features of the pterygoclival ligament were assessed. In addition, 31 dry skulls were studied to assess features of the bony groove harboring the pterygoclival ligament. RESULTS The pterygoclival ligament was identified bilaterally during drilling of the sphenoid floor in all specimens. The ligament started a few millimeters posterior to the posterior end of the vomer alae and invariably extended posterolaterally and superiorly to blend into the fibrous tissue around the lacerum ICA. The mean length of the ligament was 10.5 ± 1.7 mm. The mean distance between the anterior end of the ligament and midline was 5.2 ± 1.2 mm. The mean distance between the posterior end of the ligament and midline was 12.3 ± 1.4 mm. The bony pterygoclival groove was identified at the confluence of the vomer, pterygoid process of the sphenoid, and basilar part of the occipital bone, running from posterolateral to anteromedial. The mean length of the groove was 7.7 ± 1.8 mm. Its posterolateral end faced the anteromedial aspect of the foramen lacerum medial to the posterior end of the vidian canal. A clinical case illustration is also provided. CONCLUSIONS The pterygoclival ligament is a consistent landmark for localization of the lacerum ICA. It may be used as an adjunct or alternative to the vidian nerve to localize the ICA during endoscopic endonasal surgery.
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- Ali Tayebi Meybodi
- 1Department of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 1Department of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 2Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Laboratory, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- 1Department of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 2Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Laboratory, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- 1Department of Neurological Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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Hamidi O, Van Gompel J, Gruber L, Kittah NE, Donegan D, Philbrick KA, Koeller KK, Erickson D, Natt N, Nippoldt TB, Young WF, Bancos I. MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES OF GIANT PROLACTINOMA: A SERIES OF 71 PATIENTS. Endocr Pract 2019; 25:340-352. [PMID: 30995432 DOI: 10.4158/ep-2018-0392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Objective: To describe outcomes of patients with giant prolactinoma (≥4 cm) and identify predictors of therapeutic response. Methods: In this retrospective study, complete biochemical and structural response were defined as prolactin (PRL) ≤25 ng/mL and no visible tumor at follow-up, respectively. Results: Giant prolactinoma (median size, 4.8 cm [range, 4 to 9.8 cm]; median PRL, 5,927 ng/mL [range, 120 to 100,000 ng/mL]) was diagnosed in 71 patients. Treatments included: dopamine agonists (DAs) (n = 70, 99%), surgery (n = 30, 42%), radiation (n = 10, 14%), and somatostatin analogs (n = 2, 3%). Patients treated with DA monotherapy were older compared with those who received subsequent therapies (47 years vs. 28 years; P = .003) but had similar initial PRL and tumor size. Surgically managed patients were younger compared with the nonsurgical group (35 years vs. 46 years; P = .02) and had lower initial PRL (3,121 ng/mL vs. 6,920 ng/mL; P = .02), yet they had similar tumor response. Hypopituitarism was more common following surgery compared to medical management: adrenal insufficiency (69% vs. 27%; P<.001), hypothyroidism (67% vs. 38%; P = .02), growth hormone deficiency (24% vs. 6%; P = .04), and diabetes insipidus (17% vs. 3%; P = .04). Therapeutic response did not correlate with sex, age, initial PRL, tumor size, or first-line therapy mode. At median follow-up of 4.8 years, the median PRL was 18.3 ng/mL (range, 0.6 to 12,680 ng/mL), and final volume was 0.9 cm3 (range, 0 to 43.0 cm3). In those with available data, 36/65 (55%) patients achieved PRL normalization, and 16/61 (26%) had no visible tumor at follow-up. Conclusion: Most patients with giant prolactinoma have excellent response to DA. Sex, age, initial PRL, and tumor size do not predict therapeutic response. Abbreviations: BRC = bromocriptine; CAB = cabergoline; CSF = cerebrospinal fluid; DA = dopamine agonist; MRI = magnetic resonance imaging; PRL = prolactin.
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Fan Y, Hua M, Mou A, Wu M, Liu X, Bao X, Wang R, Feng M. Preoperative Noninvasive Radiomics Approach Predicts Tumor Consistency in Patients With Acromegaly: Development and Multicenter Prospective Validation. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2019; 10:403. [PMID: 31316464 PMCID: PMC6611436 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background: Prediction of tumor consistency before surgery is of vital importance to determine individualized therapeutic schemes for patients with acromegaly. The present study was performed to noninvasively predict tumor consistency based on magnetic resonance imaging and radiomics analysis. Methods: In total, 158 patients with acromegaly were randomized into the primary cohort (n = 100) and validation cohort (n = 58). The consistency of the tumor was classified as soft or firm according to the neurosurgeon's evaluation. The critical radiomics features were determined using the elastic net feature selection algorithm, and the radiomics signature was constructed. The most valuable clinical characteristics were then selected based on the multivariable logistic regression analysis. Next, a radiomics model was developed using the radiomics signature and clinical characteristics, and 30 patients with acromegaly were recruited for multicenter validation of the radiomics model. The model's performance was evaluated based on the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, area under the ROC curve (AUC), accuracy, and other associated classification measures. Its calibration, discriminating capacity, and clinical usefulness were also evaluated. Results: The radiomics signature established according to four radiomics features screened in the primary cohort exhibited excellent discriminatory capacity in the validation cohort. The radiomics model, which incorporated both the radiomics signature and Knosp grade, displayed favorable discriminatory capacity and calibration, and the AUC was 0.83 (95% confidence interval, 0.81-0.85) and 0.81 (95% confidence interval, 0.78-0.83) in the primary and validation cohorts, respectively. Furthermore, compared with the clinical characteristics, the as-constructed radiomics model is more effective in prediction of the tumor consistency in patients with acromegaly. Moreover, the multicenter validation and decision curve analysis suggested that the radiomics model was clinically useful. Conclusions: This radiomics model can assist neurosurgeons in predicting tumor consistency in patients with acromegaly before surgery and facilitates the determination of individualized therapeutic schemes.
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- Yanghua Fan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Radiology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Renzhi Wang
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery Treatment Strategies for Invasive Pituitary Adenoma: Analysis of Four Approaches. World Neurosurg 2018. [PMID: 29524704 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.02.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the surgical methods and clinical effect of endoscopic endonasal approaches for the treatment of invasive pituitary adenomas (IPAs). METHODS A retrospective analysis was made of the clinical data of 74 patients (75 procedures) with IPAs treated by different endoscopic endonasal approaches at the Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University from May 2014 to August 2017. The data include clinical manifestation, imaging features, surgical methods and complications, resection rate, cure rate, prognosis, and complications in different Knosp classifications and Hardy stages. The transcavernous approach was used in 47 patients, the lateral-cavernous approach was used in 14 patients, the tuberculum sella planum approach was used in 8 patients, and the diaphragma sellae open or dorsum sellae cut approach was used in 6 patients. RESULTS The gross total resection (GTR) rate was 70.7% (53 patients) and tumor residue rate was 29.3% (22 patients). GTR rate for pituitary adenoma according to Knosp classification was 89.3% in grade 3 and 28.6% in grade 4. The biology cure rate was 75.0% and 23.8%, respectively. There was significance between them (P < 0.05). In addition, the GTR rate of Hardy stage was 90.5% in stage C, 90.0% in stage D, 26.1% in stage E, and the biology cure rate was 80.1%, 75.0%, and 13.0%, respectively. There was significance among them (P < 0.05) Postoperative severe complications included 9 patients (12.0%) with cerebrospinal fluid leaks, 26 patients (34.7%)with electrolyte imbalance, 36 patients (48.0%) with transient diabetes insipidus, 22 patients (29.3%) with hypopituitarism, 2 patients (2.7%) with permanent hypopituitarism, and 2 patients (2.7%)with epistaxis. The follow-up lasted 2-41 months (average, 19.3 months). No patient experienced recurrence after GTR, 1 patient undergoing subtotal experienced recurrence and underwent reoperation, 3 patients underwent postoperative Gamma Knife treatment, and 2 patients with refractory IPA were given temozolomide and metformin chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS According to the invasiveness of IPA, choosing the appropriate endoscopic surgical approach is helpful in removing tumors and reducing complications.
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Guo Z, Liu C, Hou H, Li R, Su J, Zhang F, Xing G, Qian L, Qiu J, Xie Y, Zhu N. Preoperative Computed Tomography (CT) Evaluation of Anatomical Abnormalities in Endonasal Transsphenoidal Approach in Pituitary Adenoma. Med Sci Monit 2018; 24:1268-1275. [PMID: 29497027 PMCID: PMC5844192 DOI: 10.12659/msm.904402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to retrospectively analyze patient clinical data to investigate the effects of computed tomography (CT) reconstruction and the measurement of abnormal structures in the endonasal sphenoidal sinus approach on the operative effects in patients undergoing pituitary adenoma resection. MATERIAL AND METHODS The records of 53 patients who underwent pituitary adenoma resection via the endonasal transsphenoidal approach in the Neurosurgery Department of Tai'an City Central Hospital from December 2010 to June 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. All cases showed anatomical abnormalities in the endonasal transsphenoidal approach that were detected by conventional CT scans. The clinical data of the patients were reviewed. After review, 26 patients who underwent preoperative CT reconstruction and measurement of abnormal structures before surgery were included in the observation group (CT reconstruction group), and 27 patients who did not undergo CT reconstruction and measurement of abnormal structures were included in the control group. Data on intraoperative blood loss, surgical time, hospital stay, and postoperative complications were collected to assess the quality of the surgery. RESULTS Compared with the control group, the observation group showed less blood loss (p<0.001), a shorter operation time (p<0.001), fewer postoperative complications (p<0.001), and a shorter hospital stay (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Preoperative CT reconstruction and measurement of abnormal structures in patients undergoing pituitary adenoma resection by the endonasal transsphenoidal approach can improve operative quality and reduce complications.
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- Zhengyi Guo
- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Taishan Medical University, Taian, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Taishan Medical University, Taian, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong, China (mainland)
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- Taian City Central Hospital, Taian, Shandong, China (mainland)
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Jiang X, Liu Z, Huang X, Wang H, Zhao H. Extended endoscopic endonasal approach for pituitary adenoma: a single-center experience of 171 patients. Chin Neurosurg J 2017. [DOI: 10.1186/s41016-017-0080-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Inherent Tumor Characteristics That Limit Effective and Safe Resection of Giant Nonfunctioning Pituitary Adenomas. World Neurosurg 2017; 106:645-652. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.07.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2017] [Revised: 07/08/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Sen R, Sen C, Pack J, Block KT, Golfinos JG, Prabhu V, Boada F, Gonen O, Kondziolka D, Fatterpekar G. Role of High-Resolution Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI with Golden-Angle Radial Sparse Parallel Reconstruction to Identify the Normal Pituitary Gland in Patients with Macroadenomas. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2017; 38:1117-1121. [PMID: 28495945 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a5244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2016] [Accepted: 01/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Preoperative localization of the pituitary gland with imaging in patients with macroadenomas has been inadequately explored. The pituitary gland enhancing more avidly than a macroadenoma has been described in the literature. Taking advantage of this differential enhancement pattern, our aim was to evaluate the role of high-resolution dynamic MR imaging with golden-angle radial sparse parallel reconstruction in localizing the pituitary gland in patients undergoing trans-sphenoidal resection of a macroadenoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective study was performed in 17 patients who underwent trans-sphenoidal surgery for pituitary macroadenoma. Radial volumetric interpolated brain examination sequences with golden-angle radial sparse parallel technique were obtained. Using an ROI-based method to obtain signal-time curves and permeability measures, 3 separate readers identified the normal pituitary gland distinct from the macroadenoma. The readers' localizations were then compared with the intraoperative location of the gland. Statistical analyses were performed to assess the interobserver agreement and correlation with operative findings. RESULTS The normal pituitary gland was found to have steeper enhancement-time curves as well as higher peak enhancement values compared with the macroadenoma (P < .001). Interobserver agreement was almost perfect in all 3 planes (κ = 0.89). In the 14 cases in which the gland was clearly identified intraoperatively, the correlation between the readers' localization and the true location derived from surgery was also nearly perfect (κ = 0.95). CONCLUSIONS This study confirms our ability to consistently and accurately identify the normal pituitary gland in patients with macroadenomas with the golden-angle radial sparse parallel technique with quantitative permeability measurements and enhancement-time curves.
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- R Sen
- From the New York University School of Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- From the New York University School of Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- From the New York University School of Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- From the New York University School of Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- From the New York University School of Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- From the New York University School of Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- From the New York University School of Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- From the New York University School of Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- From the New York University School of Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York
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- From the New York University School of Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
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Koutourousiou M, Vaz Guimaraes Filho F, Fernandez-Miranda JC, Wang EW, Stefko ST, Snyderman CH, Gardner PA. Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery for Tumors of the Cavernous Sinus: A Series of 234 Patients. World Neurosurg 2017; 103:713-732. [PMID: 28450229 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.04.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2016] [Revised: 04/13/2017] [Accepted: 04/15/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cavernous sinus (CS) tumors often are considered inoperable. We present our experience with endoscopic endonasal surgery (EES) and compare the outcomes for different tumor. METHODS EES (medial or lateral approach) was used in 234 patients with CS tumors. The cohort included 175 (75%) pituitary adenomas and 59 (25%) nonadenomatous lesions. RESULTS Presenting symptoms were significantly different between the 2 groups, with cranial neuropathies occurring mainly in nonadenomas (P < 0.0001). The overall gross total tumor resection rate from the CS was 37.3% (37.1% in adenomas, 38.1% in non-adenomas). In total, preexisting cranial nerve (CN) dysfunction improved in 56.4% of the patients. After treatment completion (including radiation of residual tumor), 83.3% of acromegalic patients, 50% of prolactinomas and 33.3% of Cushing's disease, were in remission. Visual loss improved in 86.8% of adenomas and in 70.8% of nonadenomas. Intracavernous CN palsies improved in 77.3% of adenomas and 42.4% of nonadenomas. New permanent CN palsies occurred in 7 nonadenomas, which is significantly greater than in adenomas (P = 0.007). The leak rate of cerebrospinal fluid was 6.3% for adenomas and 11.9% for nonadenomas. Four patients suffered an internal carotid artery injury with no neurologic sequelae in 3 cases and 1 death (0.4%). CONCLUSIONS EES provides an easily accessible midline corridor to the CS with equivalent or superior results to transcranial approaches in the management of select tumors. Symptomatology due to CS invasion is more likely to improve in pituitary adenomas and the rate of surgical complications is greater in nonadenomas. Using a team approach, the overall mortality due to vascular injury is low.
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- Maria Koutourousiou
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Ajlan A, Achrol AS, Albakr A, Feroze AH, Westbroek EM, Hwang P, Harsh GR. Cavernous Sinus Involvement by Pituitary Adenomas: Clinical Implications and Outcomes of Endoscopic Endonasal Resection. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2017; 78:273-282. [PMID: 28603683 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1598022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/30/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Background Parasellar invasion of pituitary adenomas (PAs) into the cavernous sinus (CS) is common. The management of the CS component of PA remains controversial. Objective The objective of this study was to analyze CS involvement in PA treated with endoscopic endonasal approaches, including incidence, surgical risks, surgical strategies, long-term outcomes, and our treatment algorithm. Methods We reviewed a series of 176 surgically treated PA with particular attention to CS involvement and whether the CS tumor was approached medial or lateral to the internal carotid artery. Results The median duration of follow-up was 36 months. Macroadenomas and nonfunctional adenomas represented 77 and 60% of cases, respectively. CS invasion was documented in 23% of cases. CS involvement was associated with a significantly diminished odds of gross total resection (47 vs. 86%, odds ratio [OR]: 5.2) and increased the need for subsequent intervention (4 vs. 40%, OR: 14.4). Hormonal remission was achieved in 15% of hormonally active tumors. Rates of surgical complication were similar regardless of CS involvement. Conclusion Our tailored strategy beginning with a medial approach and adding lateral exposure as needed resulted in good outcomes with low morbidity in nonfunctional adenomas. Functional adenomas involving the CS were associated with low rates of hormonal remission necessitating higher rates of additional treatment.
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- Abdulrazag Ajlan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States.,Department of Neurosurgery, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Stanford University School of Medicine, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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Dhandapani S, Singh H, Negm HM, Cohen S, Anand VK, Schwartz TH. Cavernous Sinus Invasion in Pituitary Adenomas: Systematic Review and Pooled Data Meta-Analysis of Radiologic Criteria and Comparison of Endoscopic and Microscopic Surgery. World Neurosurg 2016; 96:36-46. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.08.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2016] [Revised: 08/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hwang J, Seol HJ, Nam DH, Lee JI, Lee MH, Kong DS. Therapeutic Strategy for Cavernous Sinus-Invading Non-Functioning Pituitary Adenomas Based on the Modified Knosp Grading System. Brain Tumor Res Treat 2016; 4:63-69. [PMID: 27867914 PMCID: PMC5114194 DOI: 10.14791/btrt.2016.4.2.63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2016] [Revised: 06/09/2016] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background Non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPA) invading into the cavernous sinus are surgically challenging. To decrease recurrence rate, surgeon makes a strong endeavor to resect tumor gross totally. However, gross total resection (GTR) is difficult to achieve with cavernous sinus invasion. Recently, a new classification system for cavernous invasion of pituitary adenomas was suggested. The aim of this study is to validate this new classification system and to identify limitations and considerations in designing treatment strategies for patients with NFPA involving the cavernous sinus. Methods Between January 2000 and January 2012, 275 patients who underwent operation for NFPA were enrolled in the study. Median age was 50 years (15–79 years). There were 145 males and 130 females. The median follow-up duration was 4 years (range 1–12.5 years). Results Related to extent of tumor removal, GTR was obtained in 184 patients (66.9%), near total resection (NTR) was obtained in 45 patients (16.3%), and sub-total resection (STR) was obtained in 46 patients (16.7%) of a total 275 patients. There were statistically significant differences between the extent of resection and the new Knosp classification (p<0.001). In the high-grade group of the new Knosp classification, there was no difference in recurrence between patients who underwent GTR or NTR only and those who underwent STR with adjuvant radiation therapy (p=0.515). Conclusion In case of high risk of surgical complications, STR with adjuvant radiation therapy can be considered as an alternative strategy for safe treatment of cavernous-invading adenomas.
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- Juyoung Hwang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Clinic, Brain Tumor Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Clinic, Brain Tumor Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Clinic, Brain Tumor Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Clinic, Brain Tumor Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Clinic, Brain Tumor Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Clinic, Brain Tumor Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Fathalla H, Di Ieva A, Lee J, Anderson J, Jing R, Solarski M, Cusimano MD. Cerebrospinal fluid leaks in extended endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery: covering all the angles. Neurosurg Rev 2016; 40:309-318. [PMID: 27558362 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-016-0776-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2016] [Revised: 07/12/2016] [Accepted: 08/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Following extended endoscopic transsphenoidal approach (EETSA), cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak rate has been reported in the range of 5-50 %. Novel closure techniques, such as the nasoseptal flap and other multilayered repairs improved the outcomes significantly but took most of our focus. Little attention, however, was given to other aspects of the equation such as nasal support-to support the heavy weight of such repairs-and lumbar drains. These are important because they diminish the forces acting on both sides of the repair, hence covering all the angles. We reviewed data of 98 consecutive patients who underwent an EETSA between 1999 and 2014. We analyzed the rates of CSF leak throughout the years and with every modification added to our closure technique. Common pathologies encountered were invasive adenomas, meningiomas, chordomas, and craniopharyngiomas. CSF leak occurred overall in five patients (5.1 %). The nasoseptal flap decreased the rate of CSF leak but not significantly (P = 0.112), while placing a nasal trumpet to support our repair resulted in significant decrease in CSF leak rate (P = 0.0013). In the last 2 years of our series, when all modifications took place and all angles were covered, there was one leak in 35 cases (2.8 %). A protocol that covers all the angles by a good multilayered repair (regardless of its type and materials) while diminishing the forces acting on both sides of the repair leads to a minimal rate of CSF leak. No principle alone is effective individually.
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- Hussein Fathalla
- Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, St. Michaels Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B1W8s, Canada.
- Division of Neurosurgery, Cairo University Hospitals (Kasr El Aini), Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, St. Michaels Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B1W8s, Canada
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- Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B1W8s, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, St. Michaels Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, St. Michaels Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B1W8s, Canada
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- Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B1W8s, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, St. Michaels Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B1W8s, Canada
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Constantino ER, Leal R, Ferreira CC, Acioly MA, Landeiro JA. Surgical outcomes of the endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach for large and giant pituitary adenomas: institutional experience with special attention to approach-related complications. ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2016; 74:388-95. [DOI: 10.1590/0004-282x20160042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 02/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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ABSTRACT Objective In this study, we investigate our institutional experience of patients who underwent endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach for treatment of large and giant pituitary adenomas emphasizing the surgical results and approach-related complications. Method The authors reviewed 28 consecutive patients who underwent surgery between March, 2010 and March, 2014. Results The mean preoperative tumor diameter was 4.6 cm. Gross-total resection was achieved in 14.3%, near-total in 10.7%, subtotal in 39.3%, and partial in 35.7%. Nine patients experienced improvement in visual acuity, while one patient worsened. The most common complications were transient diabetes insipidus (53%), new pituitary deficit (35.7%), endonasal adhesions (21.4%), and cerebrospinal fluid leak (17.8%). Surgical mortality was 7.1%. Conclusions Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery is a valuable treatment option for large or giant pituitary adenomas, which results in high rates of surgical decompression of cerebrovascular structures.
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Shkarubo AN, Shishkina LV, Serova NK, Tropinskaya OF, Lubnin AY, Kurnosov AB, Andreev DN, Koval KV, Chernov IV, Karnaukhov VV. [Endoscopic endonasal surgical treatment of large pituitary adenoma, spreading into the posterior fossa]. ZHURNAL VOPROSY NEĬROKHIRURGII IMENI N. N. BURDENKO 2016; 79:85-91. [PMID: 26977798 DOI: 10.17116/neiro201579685-91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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AIM The objective of the study was to develop the tactics of surgical treatment of large and giant pituitary adenomas, spreading into the posterior cranial fossa. MATERIAL AND METHODS Patients with large hormonally inactive pituitary adenoma, extending to the right cavernous sinus and posterior cranial fossa. RESULTS The endoscopic endonasal removal a large endo-supra-latero(D)-retrosellar pituitary tumor was conducted. Control MRI shows that the tumor was removed radically. Oculomotor disturbances were observed in the early postoperative period, which significantly regressed within 6 months. The article provides detailed analysis of the world literature on the issue under discussion. Illustrative pre-, intra-, and post-operative photographs, as well as histological preparations are shown. CONCLUSION Modern minimally invasive techniques make it possible to remove large pituitary adenomas (and other tumors) of the posterior cranial fossa using endoscopic endonasal approach. Such operations must be carried out at highly specialized institutions by the surgeons who have extensive experience in endoscopic transnasal surgery of skull base tumors.
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- A N Shkarubo
- Burdenko Neurosurgical Institute, Moscow, Russia
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- Burdenko Neurosurgical Institute, Moscow, Russia
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- Burdenko Neurosurgical Institute, Moscow, Russia
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- Burdenko Neurosurgical Institute, Moscow, Russia
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- Burdenko Neurosurgical Institute, Moscow, Russia
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- Burdenko Neurosurgical Institute, Moscow, Russia
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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Morphological Characteristics of the Sphenoid Sinus and Endoscopic Localization of the Cavernous Sinus. J Craniofac Surg 2016. [PMID: 26221856 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000001964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the morphological characteristics of the sphenoid sinus and endoscopic localization of the cavernous sinus (CS) using an extended endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach. Thirty sides of CS in 15 adult cadaver heads were dissected to simulate the extended endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach, and the morphology of the sphenoid sinus and anatomic structures of CS were observed. The opticocarotid recess (OCR), ophthalmomaxillary recess (V1V2R), and maxillomandibular recess (V2V3R) in the lateral wall of the sphenoid sinus were presented in 16 sides (53.3%), 6 sides (20%), and 4 sides (13.3%) of the 30 sides, respectively. OCR is a constant anatomic landmark in endoscopy and coincides with the anterior portion of the clinoidal triangle. The C-shaped internal carotid artery (ICA) in the lateral wall of the sphenoid sinus was presented in 11 sides (36.7%), the upper one-third of which corresponds to the middle portion of the clinoidal triangle, and the lower two-thirds of which correlates to the supratrochlear triangle, infratrochlear triangle, and ophthalmic nerve in CS, around which the medial, lateral, and anteroinferior interspaces are distributed. From a front-to-behind perspective, the C-shaped ICA consists of inferior horizontal segment, anterior vertical segment, clinoidal segment as well as partial subarachnoid segment of the ICA. OCR and C-shaped ICA in the lateral wall of the sphenoid sinus are the 2 reliable anatomic landmarks in the intraoperative location of the parasellar region of CS.
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Bao X, Deng K, Liu X, Feng M, Chen CC, Lian W, Xing B, Yao Y, Wang R. Extended transsphenoidal approach for pituitary adenomas invading the cavernous sinus using multiple complementary techniques. Pituitary 2016; 19:1-10. [PMID: 26267303 DOI: 10.1007/s11102-015-0675-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Transsphenoidal surgery is the treatment of choice for most pituitary adenomas (PA), except prolactinomas. Difficulties achieving radical resection with this method are encountered in patients with PAs invading the cavernous sinus (CS), due to the inability of the standard transsphenoidal approach to expose all tumors adequately. This study analyzed methods to resect PAs invading the CS and factors influencing the degree of tumor resection and occurrence of complications. METHODS Outcomes were retrospectively analyzed in 52 patients with PA invading the CS who underwent surgery via the extended transsphenoidal approach utilizing multiple techniques, including microscopy, endoscopy, neuronavigation, and intraoperative Doppler ultrasonography. RESULTS Gross-total resection (GTR) was achieved in 33 patients (63.5 %). GTR rate was significantly higher in patients with Knosp Grade 3 than Knosp Grade 4 (92.3 vs. 53.8 %) and in patients undergoing initial surgery than reoperation (77.1 vs. 35.3 %). One patient (2.9 %) undergoing initial surgery experienced transient cranial nerve palsy, without other postoperative complications. Postoperative complications were significantly higher after reoperation. Firm tumor consistency was significantly more frequent in patients undergoing reoperation than initial surgery (52.9 vs. 8.6 %). CONCLUSION Extended transsphenoidal surgery incorporating multiple complementary techniques was highly effective for PAs invading the CS. Postoperative complications rates were relatively low, especially for patients undergoing initial surgery and those with Knosp Grade 3 tumors. Total resection of PAs invading the CS remains challenging, especially in patients undergoing reoperation or having firm tumors.
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- Xinjie Bao
- Department of Neurosurgery, Pituitary Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pituitary Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pituitary Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pituitary Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Center for Theoretic and Applied Neuro-Oncology, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pituitary Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pituitary Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pituitary Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Pituitary Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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Yecies D, Ajlan A, Ratliff J, Ziskin J, Hwang P, Vogel H, Katznelson L, Harsh G. Giant Prolactinoma Presenting with Neck Pain and Structural Compromise of the Occipital Condyles. J Neurol Surg Rep 2015; 76:e297-301. [PMID: 26623246 PMCID: PMC4648725 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1566124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2014] [Accepted: 08/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Prolactinomas are the most common form of endocrinologically active pituitary adenoma; they account for ∼ 45% of pituitary adenomas encountered in clinical practice. Giant adenomas are those > 4 cm in diameter. Less than 0.5% of pituitary adenomas encountered in neurosurgical practice are giant prolactinomas. Patients with giant prolactinomas typically present with highly elevated prolactin levels, endocrinologic disturbances, and neurologic symptoms from mass-induced pressure. Described here is an unusual case of a giant prolactinoma presenting with neck pain and structural compromise of the occipital condyles. Transnasal biopsy of the nasopharyngeal portion of the mass obtained tissue consistent with an atypical prolactinoma with p53 reactivity and a high Ki-67 index of 5%. Despite the size and invasiveness of the tumor, the patient had resolution of his clinical symptoms, dramatic reduction of his hyperprolactinemia, and near-complete disappearance of his tumor following medical treatment.
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- Derek Yecies
- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States ; Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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Chabot JD, Chakraborty S, Imbarrato G, Dehdashti AR. Evaluation of Outcomes After Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery for Large and Giant Pituitary Macroadenoma: A Retrospective Review of 39 Consecutive Patients. World Neurosurg 2015; 84:978-88. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2015.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2015] [Revised: 06/02/2015] [Accepted: 06/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Taniguchi M, Hosoda K, Akutsu N, Takahashi Y, Kohmura E. Endoscopic endonasal transsellar approach for laterally extended pituitary adenomas: volumetric analysis of cavernous sinus invasion. Pituitary 2015; 18:518-24. [PMID: 25261331 DOI: 10.1007/s11102-014-0604-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The authors conducted a statistical analysis of surgical results of the endoscopic endonasal transsellar approach to provide quantitative indices for selection of the approach in the treatment of laterally extended pituitary adenomas. METHODS Surgical results of 25 patients with laterally extended pituitary adenomas of Knosp grade 3 or 4 were retrospectively analyzed. The removal rate was evaluated by the volumetric change of the lateral tumor compartment. RESULTS The transsellar approach was used exclusively in all cases. Gross total removal of the lateral tumor compartment was achieved in 14 (56.0%). Factors affecting the tumor removal through the transsellar approach were lateral tumor volume (p = 0.006), maximal distance to the cavernous sinus outer wall (p = 0.004) and history of previous surgery (p = 0.017). The cut-off values for the lateral tumor volume and maximal distance to the cavernous sinus outer wall predicting the gross total removal were 0.479 ml and 8.1 mm, respectively. The surgical complications of the transsellar approach included each case of anterior lobe function insufficiency and liquorrhea. CONCLUSIONS The transsellar approach is adequate for removal of lateral tumor compartment in the majority of cases with laterally extended pituitary adenomas. The tumor compartments dorsal and ventral to the horizontal portion of the intracavernous carotid artery are amenable to the removal. But for removal of the tumor compartment lateral to the carotid siphon requires additional use of the parasellar approach.
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- Masaaki Taniguchi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan,
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Cappabianca P, Cavallo LM, de Divitiis O, de Angelis M, Chiaramonte C, Solari D. Endoscopic Endonasal Extended Approaches for the Management of Large Pituitary Adenomas. Neurosurg Clin N Am 2015; 26:323-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2015.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Fathalla H, Cusimano MD, Di Ieva A, Lee J, Alsharif O, Goguen J, Zhang S, Smyth H. Endoscopic versus microscopic approach for surgical treatment of acromegaly. Neurosurg Rev 2015; 38:541-8; discussion 548-9. [PMID: 25666392 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-015-0613-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2014] [Revised: 10/10/2014] [Accepted: 11/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Transsphenoidal surgery in the setting of acromegaly is quite challenging due to increased soft tissue mass, bony overgrowth, and bleeding. There is a debate on the endoscopic versus microscopic approach for these patients. The purpose of our study is to compare the outcomes for acromegaly after transsphenoidal surgery using both techniques. Retrospective review of 65 acromegalic patients who underwent transsphenoidal surgery in our department. Clinical remission was defined as resolution of typical acromegalic symptoms. Radiological resection was defined by volumetric criteria, and biochemical remission was defined as by the 2010 consensus on the criteria for remission of acromegaly. There was no significant difference in age, preoperative endocrine status, percent of macro adenomas, suprasellar, or infrasellar extension between both groups. Patients were assigned to both groups based on our existing referral pattern. Endoscopic approach was performed in 42 patients, while the microscopic approach was performed in 23 patients. No significant difference in remission rates was found between both groups (45.2 vs. 34.7 %, p = 0.40). The endoscopic group, however, had a significantly higher rate of gross total resections (61 vs. 42 %, p = 0.05). There was also a trend towards higher rates of gross total resections when cavernous sinus was present (48 vs. 14.2 %, p = 0.09). Postoperative diabetes insipidus occurred more in microscopic patients (34.7 vs. 17 %, p = 0.05), otherwise there was no significant difference in rates of complications. The median follow-up period was 56.6 months (range 6-156, mean 66.1). There is no significant difference in the rates of biochemical remission between the endoscopic and microscopic techniques. The endoscope technique, however, seems to be superior in achieving gross total resection especially with tumors invading the cavernous sinus.
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- Hussein Fathalla
- Division of Neurosurgery, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada,
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Beer-Furlan A, Evins AI, Rigante L, Anichini G, Stieg PE, Bernardo A. The Pterional Port in Dual-Port Endoscopy: A 2D and 3D Cadaveric Study. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2014; 76:80-6. [PMID: 25685654 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1390398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2014] [Accepted: 07/21/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Objective We propose a novel dual-port endonasal and pterional endoscopic approach targeting midline lesions of the anterior cranial fossa with lateral extension beyond the optic nerve. Methods Ten dual-port approaches were performed on five cadaveric heads. All specimens underwent an endoscopic transtuberculum/transplanum approach followed by placement of a pterional port. The endonasal port was combined with an endoscopic extradural pterional keyhole craniectomy. The pterional port was placed at the intersection of the sphenoparietal and coronal sutures. The extradural space was explored using two-dimensional and three-dimensional endoscopes. Results The superolateral access provided by the pterional port may improve the ability to achieve a gross total resection of tumors with lateral extensions. The complete opening of the optic canal achieved through the dual-port approach may enable resection of the intracanalicular portion of a tumor, a crucial step in improvement of visual function and reduction of tumor recurrence. Conclusion The pterional port may enhance control of midline anterior skull base lesions with lateral extension beyond the optic nerve and optic canal. Dual-port endoscopy maintains minimally invasiveness and dramatically increases the working limits and control of anatomical structures well beyond what is attainable through single-port neuroendoscopy.
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- André Beer-Furlan
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, United States ; Department of Neurosurgery, University of São Paulo Medical School (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, United States
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Sarkar S, Rajaratnam S, Chacko G, Chacko AG. Endocrinological outcomes following endoscopic and microscopic transsphenoidal surgery in 113 patients with acromegaly. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2014; 126:190-5. [PMID: 25278017 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2014.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2014] [Revised: 09/09/2014] [Accepted: 09/13/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND To describe outcomes and complications in patients undergoing transsphenoidal surgery for acromegaly using the 2010 consensus criteria for biochemical remission. METHODS Retrospective review of 113 treatment naïve patients who underwent transsphenoidal surgery with the endoscopic (n=66) and the endonasal microscopic technique (n=47). Cure was defined if the age and sex-adjusted IGF-1 level was normal and either the basal GH was <1 ng/ml or the nadir GH was <0.4 ng/ml following oral glucose suppression at last follow-up. RESULTS The mean age at presentation was 38.1 ± 7.1 years and 86% of tumors were macroadenomas. Adenoma sizes averaged 21.1 ± 9.7 mm, but 56% of all tumors were ≥ 2 cm in size and 43.4% were invasive. Remission rates between endoscopic and microscopic transsphenoidal surgery did not differ significantly overall (28.8% versus 36.2%). On univariate analysis, a preoperative GH level <40 ng/ml, adenoma size <20mm and non-invasiveness were predictors of remission at follow-up. Although there were no statistically significant differences in remission rates between the endoscopic and microsurgical groups, surgically induced hypopituitarism was less frequent with the former. CONCLUSIONS We report our surgical experience with predominantly large, invasive GH adenomas using the 2010 criteria for cure. Patients with smaller, non-invasive tumors with lower preoperative GH levels are most likely to achieve remission. Outcomes with either the microscopic or endoscopic approach do not differ significantly, although the rate of surgically induced hypopituitarism may be higher with the former. Transsphenoidal surgery remains the first line of treatment for patients with acromegaly, but invasive adenomas will frequently require adjuvant therapy.
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- Sauradeep Sarkar
- Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
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Wakuta N, Ueba T, Abe H, Inoue T, Tschabitscher M. Endoscopic endonasal surgical approach to the oculomotor trigone from the cavernous sinus. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo) 2014. [PMID: 24998631 PMCID: PMC4533501 DOI: 10.2176/nmc.oa.2013-0237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Knowledge of anatomy visualized endoscopically is necessary to perform endoscopic surgical procedures safely. The cavernous sinuses are complicated structures with major blood vessels and nerves seated deeply in the center of the skull base. Anatomical orientation during surgery is essential for deep and narrow skull base surgery. While performing surgery involving the cavernous sinuses, understanding of the structures identifiable via a transsphenoidal view can allow comprehension of the relationship between a lesion and the surrounding structures, thus preventing intraoperative complications. The objective of this study was to dissect the neurovascular structures in the cavernous sinus deeply inside the oculomotor trigone through a transsphenoidal view, and to determine the relationships among anatomical landmarks in the path of surgery. Ten fresh silicone-injected cadaveric heads were evaluated. Four millimeter-diameter rigid endoscopes with 0° and 30° rod-lenses were utilized to perform an endonasal transsphenoidal approach. The detailed position and course of the major components in each cavernous sinus were assessed under panoramic view. We also validated the utility of this approach by successfully excising a huge pituitary adenoma.
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- Naoki Wakuta
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University
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Sarkar S, Jacob KS, Pratheesh R, Chacko AG. Transsphenoidal surgery for acromegaly: predicting remission with early postoperative growth hormone assays. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2014; 156:1379-87; discussion 1387. [PMID: 24781680 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-014-2098-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2014] [Accepted: 04/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Early detection of residual disease may benefit management strategies in patients undergoing transsphenoidal surgery for acromegaly. This requires establishing objective thresholds for early postoperative growth hormone (GH) assays, and incorporating these parameters into a scale for outcome prediction. METHOD We analyzed a database containing the records of 86 patients who had undergone gross total transsphenoidal resection of GH-secreting pituitary adenomas. Early postoperative biochemical testing included a morning fasting basal GH assay on the first postoperative day (POD1) and a second GH assay following suppression with 100 g of oral glucose on the seventh postoperative day (POD7). Remission was defined as a normal IGF-1 with either a GH nadir <0.4 ng/ml following suppression with oral glucose or a basal fasting GH <1 ng/ml on follow-up dated >3 months after surgery. Receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curves identified optimal thresholds for all biochemical parameters. Logistic regression analysis assessed the statistical significance of factors associated with cure. A point system was developed, employing regression coefficients obtained from the multivariate statistical model to quantify the impact of each predictor on cure. RESULTS Remission was achieved in 34.6 % of patients and was associated with smaller, non-invasive tumors with lower preoperative, POD1 and POD7 GH levels. Optimal thresholds obtained from the ROC analysis suggested that lower POD1 and POD7 GH values provided good sensitivity and specificity for cure, despite modest predictive values. The model with the best ability to predict outcome included size, POD1 GH and POD7 GH levels, with a score of ≥95 demonstrating high specificity for prediction of remission. CONCLUSION Early postoperative GH assays are highly sensitivity and specific. The scoring system that we propose provided excellent predictive value and requires further validation in larger cohorts and in different populations. The model may help guide the intensity of follow-up and enable early identification of residual disease.
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- Sauradeep Sarkar
- Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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Beer-Furlan A, Evins AI, Rigante L, Burrell JC, Anichini G, Stieg PE, Bernardo A. Endoscopic extradural anterior clinoidectomy and optic nerve decompression through a pterional port. J Clin Neurosci 2014; 21:836-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2013.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2013] [Accepted: 10/13/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Tanei T, Nagatani T, Nakahara N, Watanabe T, Nishihata T, Nielsen ML, Takebayashi S, Hirano M, Wakabayashi T. Use of high-field intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging during endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for functioning pituitary microadenomas and small adenomas located in the intrasellar region. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo) 2014; 53:501-10. [PMID: 23883562 DOI: 10.2176/nmc.53.501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The usefulness of 1.5-T high-field intraoperative magnetic resonance (iMR) imaging during transsphenoidal surgery for functioning pituitary adenomas was retrospectively evaluated based on long-term endocrine remission from the records of 14 patients who underwent transsphenoidal surgery with iMR imaging for functioning pituitary microadenomas and small adenomas located in the intrasellar region. The maximum tumor diameter was 9.3 ± 2.6 mm. Patients were diagnosed with acromegaly (n = 7), prolactinoma (n = 4), and Cushing's disease (n = 3). If iMR imaging detected tumor remnants after resection, the resection cavity was reexamined and further resection was performed. Postoperative endocrine follow-up period was mean 33.7 ± 13.3 months. Tumor remnants were detected after the first resection in seven patients. Further resection was performed in five of these patients, and three achieved long-term endocrine remission. As a result, the overall long-term endocrine remission rate was 78.5% (11/14), instead of the 57.1% (8/14) that would be expected if iMR imaging had not been performed. Long-term endocrine remission had a tendency to be associated with the absence of tumor remnants on the final iMR images, but this was not significant (p = 0.09). Long-term endocrine remission was associated with presence of tumor remnants in the cavernous sinus on the final iMR images (p = 0.03). High-field iMR imaging is useful for depicting tumor remnants after resection, and increased the long-term endocrine remission rate for patients with functioning pituitary microadenomas and small adenomas.
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- Takafumi Tanei
- Department of Neurosurgery, Nagoya Central Hospital, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
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Beer-Furlan A, Evins AI, Rigante L, Anichini G, Stieg PE, Bernardo A. Dual-Port 2D and 3D Endoscopy: Expanding the Limits of the Endonasal Approaches to Midline Skull Base Lesions with Lateral Extension. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2014; 75:187-97. [PMID: 25072012 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1364165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2013] [Accepted: 11/14/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate a novel dual-port endonasal and subtemporal endoscopic approach targeting midline lesions with lateral extension beyond the intracavernous carotid artery anteriorly and the Dorello canal posteriorly. Methods Ten dual-port approaches were performed on five cadaveric heads. All specimens underwent an endoscopic endonasal approach from the sella to middle clivus. The endonasal port was combined with an anterior or posterior endoscopic extradural subtemporal approach. The anterior subtemporal port was placed directly above the middle third of the zygomatic arch, and the posterior port was placed at its posterior root. The extradural space was explored using two-dimensional and three-dimensional endoscopes. Results The anterior subtemporal port complemented the endonasal port with direct access to the Meckel cave, lateral sphenoid sinus, superior orbital fissure, and lateral and posterosuperior compartments of the cavernous sinus; the posterior subtemporal port enhanced access to the petrous apex. Endoscopic dissection and instrument maneuverability were feasible and performed without difficulty in both the anterior and posterior subtemporal ports. Conclusion The anterior and posterior subtemporal ports enhanced exposure and control of the region lateral to the carotid artery and Dorello canal. Dual-port neuroendoscopy is still minimally invasive yet dramatically increases surgical maneuverability while enhancing visualization and control of anatomical structures.
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- Andre Beer-Furlan
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York, United States ; Department of Neurosurgery, University of São Paulo Medical School (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York, United States
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